Installation and Setup
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Maximum cut speeds (mild steel)
Maximum cut speeds are the results of Hypertherm’s laboratory testing. Actual cutting speeds may
vary based on different cutting applications.
Gouge capacity
Noise levels
This plasma system may exceed acceptable noise levels as defined by national and local codes.
Always wear proper ear protection when cutting or gouging. Any noise measurements taken
depend on the specific environment in which the system is used. Refer to Noise can damage
hearing in the Safety and Compliance Manual (80669C) included with your system.
In addition, you can find an Acoustical Noise Data Sheet for your system at www.hypertherm.com
:
1. Click “Documents library” near the bottom of the page.
2. Select a product from the “Product type” menu in the “Search” section of the page.
3. Select “Regulatory” from the “All Categories” menu.
4. Select “Acoustical Noise Data Sheets” from the “All subcategories” menu.
Material thickness Cut speed
6 mm (1/4 inch) 2286 mm/min (90 in/min)
9mm (3/8inch) 1219 mm/min (48 in/min)
12 mm (1/2 inch) 762 mm/min (30 in/min)
16 mm (5/8 inch) 508 mm/min (20 in/min)
19 mm (3/4 inch) 330 mm/min (13 in/min)
25 mm (1 inch) 178 mm/min (7 in/min)
Process Metal type
Output
current
Metal removal rate
Maximum Control gouging (26 – 45 A) Mild steel 45 A 3.4 kg/hour (7.5 pounds/hour)
Precision gouging (10 – 25 A) Mild steel 10 A 0.2 kg/hour (0.5 pounds/hour)
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